This is Bob D. on his way to the windowsill for some birdwatching. Bob spent decade with Dennis, starting with the day Bob arrived and Dennis instantly became his "mom" and never let Bob out of his sight. Dennis grabbed Bob, pinned him down and overgroomed him for many years. Bob tried to create a little space between them, but Dennis was relentless. Bob got along with Dennis better than anyone because he knew the Dennis craziness and just accepted it. At the end, when it was time for Dennis to say goodbye to this world and adventure on to the next world, Bob didn't make a fuss, or worry -- he just quietly snuggled with Dennis and reassured him. Bob felt sad for awhile, but he had Ed and Henry to play and nap with, so life went on without his old frenemy, Dennis. But not entirely without, because although Dennis ventured on to something new, he left a big impression. There's more freedom for Bob to spend time with others and he has blossomed into a cat who snuggles with everyone now. He is 100% more communicative and has, funnily enough, appropriated some of Dennis' most charming gestures and behaviors. Dennis is still with us in our hearts." Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see. "
~ Helen Keller
